Interim Head of Finance

Local Authority
London
Hackney

Starfish Search are working with a local authority in London to recruit an Interim Head of Finance. This role brings a great opportunity to lead high-value financial processes and provide strategic advice to key stakeholders.

THE ROLE

You will:

  •  Deliver high-quality financial accounting, strategic management accounting, budgeting, and financial planning to support council departments or functions.
  • Advise leading Members, Strategic Directors, and other senior managers, while managing relationships with major partners and contractors.
  • Deputise for the statutory chief finance officer (s151 officer) as required.

You will have:

  • A proven track record of managing Capital or Treasury within a local government setting.
  • Extensive knowledge in one or more specialist and complex areas of technical accounting or relevant sector expertise.
  • CCAB Qualified Accountant (Preferably CIPFA), with significant post qualification experience
    and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).